Love Canada Geese believes that these are the best in goose and animal related media. They are listed in no particular order.
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WESLEY THE OWL
Stacey O'Brien
"Before reading this book, I always thought of owls as predators to my friends, the Canada geese. I saw them as solitary, aloof, perhaps even arrogant and I couldn't see how anyone could be close to an owl. After reading this book, I'm in love with owls. I laughed a lot; I cried a lot. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves animals." Choo Choo Love
US/ INTERNATIONAL:Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
CANADIAN RESIDENTS:Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
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NEW AND EXCITING ANIMATED PICTURE BOOK (DVD)!
SIMON WITH TWO LEFT FEET
Simon With Two Left Feet is an enchanting tale written by Angela K. Narth and illustrated by Heidi Vincent about a clumsy young Canada Goose whose courage earns him respect from his flock and who finally learns to believe in himself. Part of the "Durwin's World" series of animated picture books, in which children's stories are brought to life through moving illustrations, animation and original music. To spark interest in reading, each "Durwin's World" DVD includes both a "movie" version and a "read-along" version. In the read-along version, the words are highlighted as the story unfolds, encouraging young viewers to read along with the narrator. Produced by Cinerio.
For US & International Residents: Simon With Two Left Feet (Home Use)
For Canadian Residents: Simon With Two Left Feet - DVD
SKYLAR
Love Canada Geese is excited to introduce Skylar, an outstanding children's novel by Mary Cuffe-Perez. Skylar is published by Philomel (Penguin books) and is one of the best novels we have read in a very long time. Please CLICK HERE for more information about this exceptional new novel.
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SIMON WITH TWO LEFT FEET
Angela Narth
`This delightful book is sure to enchant young readers. With lovely illustrations by Heidi Vincent, Angela Narth writes movingly and lovingly about a young goose who feels he is inadequate and how he finds the courage to help an old friend safely home. We highly recommend this book. This story has been made into an animated picture book in DVD format (see above).`` Love Canada Geese
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SOLITARY GOOSE
Sydney Landon Plum
NEW BOOK!
"A moving and well-written true account of how a woman interacts with an injured Canada goose." Earl Rosenbloom
"Written with love. Highly recommended!" Love Canada Geese
Please CLICK HERE to search inside this book and buy it! (US/ International)
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A GIFT FOR SADIA
Marie Fritz Perry
Will Sadia ever learn to speak English and feel at home in Rochester, Minnesota now that her family has left her homeland of Somalia? Maybe the friendship of a wounded Canada goose can help.
"You'll absolutely love this story. We did!" Love Canada Geese
BUY THIS BOOK (US/ International)
Canadian Residents: BUY THIS BOOK
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BANDY: THE TRUE TALE OF A COURAGEOUS CAPE COD CANADA GOOSE
Marcia Croce Martin
"Bandy is not just another animal book. It is a story of true love, selfless devotion and faithfulness between a lady and her goose. Bandy is a courageous gander who has faced tough challenges in his life. After losing a leg, he loses his sweetheart. Then he almost loses his life. Thankfully, he has a true friend in Marcia, who goes all out to ensure his safety and comfort, in the face of all odds. This story will move you." - Choo Choo Love
"As wild nature comes under ever greater pressure from human beings, it has become vital that some of us make close contact with the animals and report back what we’ve learned. In her book Bandy Marcia Martin makes the very same discovery as all those who’ve made friends with wild animals: They are not that different from us. Bandy is a wonderful addition to a type of literature that, rather than springing from mere whimsy, is born out of a real need." Mark Bittner, author of THE WILD BIRDS OF TELEGRAPH HILL, New York Times Bestseller.
Please click here for more details about BANDY. (Amazon.com - US Residents)
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WILD GOOSE, BROTHER GOOSE
Mel Ellis
In this warm and beautifully written novel, well-known outdoorsman and wildlife expert Mel Ellis recounts the adventures and journeys of Duke, a wild Canada goose, during a two-year period of his life. Based on Mr. Ellis' keen observations of a real gander's experiences, the story is an exciting saga of Duke's incredible will to live as he faces almost certain disasters in the form of hunters' guns, traps, tornadoes, and starvation.
"Readers will leave this book with more reverence for life. Even calloused hunters ...may be chastened by the life that belongs here for man to shelter and enjoy." Christian Herald
"This is the most beautiful and heartbreaking story I've ever read. Every goose lover should read this book!"
Choo Choo Love
Please click here for more details about WILD GOOSE, BROTHER GOOSE. (Amazon.com - US Residents)
Please click here for more details about WILD GOOSE, BROTHER GOOSE. (Amazon.ca - Canadian Residents)
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THE GEESE OF BEAVER BOG
Dr. Bernd Heinrich
"This is a journal about the Canada geese who inhabit the beaver bog near Dr. Heinrich's home. Dr Heinrich raised Peep from gosling. An interesting book with beautiful color photography. Beware, however, Dr. Heinrich is not a believer in animal rights. I've included this book because of its literary merit. I learned a lot about the behaviour of Canada geese from this book and enjoyed the book, even though I did not agree with Dr. Heinrich on the subject of animal rights and wrongs."
Choo Choo Love
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Please CLICK HERE to purchase THE GEESE OF BEAVER BOG (Canadian residents)
Wesley Burnett wrote an interesting review of this book. Please CLICK HERE FOR WESLEY'S REVIEW.
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GOOSE'S STORY
Cari Best, Holly Meade (Illustrator)
This is a delightful and heartwarming story about a young girl's friendship with a one-legged Canada Goose. Her parents advise her not to interact with the goose; they caution that the goose must be strong in order to survive in the wild. However, she is unable to help herself and she offers this goose corn as she feels sad for her plight. She worries that her goose will not be able to fly when the pond freezes. This story is about love and caring for the weak or disabled.
You'll love this story.
Please click here for more details about GOOSE'S STORY! (Amazon.com - US Residents)
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THE WAY HOME
Nan Parson Rossiter
Samuel and his dad rescue an injured Canada Goose in a heartwarming story about a child's concern about the welfare of a wild animal. The goose's gander loyally remains with her, hovering over her protectively, demonstrating their strong pair bond and their desire to stay together for life. Samuel becomes attached to the geese and he has mixed feelings about them leaving for the south.When they leave, he is filled with sadness.
A story to treasure!
Please click here for more details about THE WAY HOME! (Amazon.com - US Residents)
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THE FLEDGLING
Jane Langton
This is a gentle tale about Georgie, a little girl who wants to fly. She believes that she can fly and takes many a sore tumble down the stairs in her effort to fly. One day, she meets a Canada goose who uses his wings to allow Georgie to fulfill her dreams. This Canada goose is Georgie's Goose Prince. This story is set in and around Walden Pond and Henry David Thoreau.
A delightful story!
Reading Level: Teens and up
Please click here for more details about THE FLEDGLING. (Amazon.com - US Residents)
Please CLICK HERE to purchase THE FLEDGLING (Canadian residents)
I CAN HEAR THE SUN
Patricia Polacco
Storyteller Patricia Polacco creates a modern myth of faith and hope that is both exhilarating and empowering to all of earth's creatures, no matter how large or small in society's eyes they may be.
"This story will touch the hardest hearts." Choo Choo Love
Please click here to purchase I CAN HEAR THE SUN (USA/ INTERNATIONAL)
Please click here to purchase I CAN HEAR THE SUN (CANADA)
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FLY AWAY HOME
SPECIAL EDITION 1996 (DVD)
Starring JEFF DANIELS AND ANNA PAQUIN
"This movie tells the story about a 13-year old girl who loses her mother in a car accident in New Zealand. She moves to Canada to live with her eccentric estranged father. He is a stranger to her and she feels completely alienated in her new home. One day, she finds some eggs in an abandoned nest. She incubates the eggs and when they hatch, the goslings imprint on her as their mother. She feels happy again. Later, she teaches them to migrate with her father's ultralight aircraft.
The aerial photography of the geese in flight will leave you breathless.
I loved this movie. I also enjoyed the bonus features on the DVD: Operation Migration, The Ultra Geese and Leading the Flock."
Choo Choo Love
Please click here for more details about FLY AWAY HOME. (Amazon.com - US Residents)
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BIRD SONGS: 250 NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS IN SONG
FEATURING AUDIO FROM THE CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY
By Les Beletsky
"If you're wondering what to give to the bird lover, this book is the answer to your question. At the push of a button, you can hear the songs of 250 birds! This book will entertain and indulge the bird lover. My husband gave it to me for my birthday and I love it!" Choo Choo Love
Earl demonstrates this book HERE.
Please CLICK HERE to purchase BIRD SONGS (US/ International)
Please CLICK HERE to purchase BIRD SONGS (Canadian Residents)
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THE YEAR OF THE GREYLAG GOOSE
Konrad Lorenz
(Nobel Prize Laureate and Father of the Greylag Geese)
This is a brilliant photo essay. In my opinion, this is the best book ever written about geese. Konrad Lorenz was a Nobel Prize Laureate who devoted his lifetime to the study of geese.He was known as the Father of the Greylag geese. He spent so much time studying geese that he could think like a goose! Every goose lover should own a copy of this book! Brilliant photography!
Please CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOK (Amazon.com - US Residents)
Please CLICK HERE to purchase THE YEAR OF THE GREYLAG GOOSE (Canadian residents)
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THE SNOW GOOSE
Paul Gallico
An inspiring tale of heroism and bravery, The Snow Goose is also the heartwarming - and heartbreaking - story of friendship and love between two oddly kindred spirits: Philip, the lonely hunchbacked painter, and Frith, the shy village girl, whose innocent faith in his powers to heal an injured snow goose will change her - and Philip's - life forever.
First published in 1941 to wide acclaim. This is Paul Gallico's masterpiece.
"This touchingly beautiful story inspired author William Fiennes to embark upon an epic journey to follow the migrating snow geese from their wintering grounds in Texas to their breeding grounds in the Foxe Peninsula in Canada. Mr. Fiennes chronicles his awesome experience in his soulful book THE SNOW GEESE: A STORY OF HOME. This is a book that you'll cherish for a lifetime." Choo Choo Love
NOTE: Although this book has been described as a young reader book, it is really a book for young adults (Grade 8 and up) and adults. For very young children, we recommend THE SNOW GOOSE AND OTHER STORIES.
Please click here to purchase THE SNOW GOOSE (USA/ INTERNATIONAL)
Please click here to purchase the illustrated edition of THE SNOW GOOSE (USA/ INTERNATIONAL)
Please click here to purchase the illustrated edition of THE SNOW GOOSE (CANADA)
PAISANO, THE ROADRUNNER
Jennifer Owings Dewey
What do you do when a roadrunner stops by and settles in to stay awhile? If you are Jennifer Owings Dewey, you invite him in, pay close attention, and write a book about the experience. PAISANO, THE ROADRUNNER is that book. Beginning with Paisano's parents, Hamlet and Edith, Jennifer Dewey had a unique opportunity to observe roadrunners close-up for more than a year. This book allows readers to share the joy and excitement of roadrunners up close and personal.
"You will fall in love with Paisano, just as we have!" Love Canada Geese
Please CLICK HERE to purchase PAISANO, THE ROADRUNNER (US/ International)
Please CLICK HERE to purchase PAISANO, THE ROADRUNNER (Canada)
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A Story of Home
William Fiennes
William Fiennes is a British writer who has yearned since childhood to follow the path of migrating snow geese. With lyrical prose, William describes his 3,000 mile journey and meditates movingly about restlessness. This is a beautiful, worthwhile read and a book you'll enjoy over and over again.
Please click here for more details about THE SNOW GEESE. (Amazon.com - US Residents)
Please click here for more details about THE SNOW GEESE. (Amazon.ca - Canadian Residents)
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THE GOOSE FAMILY BOOK
Sybille Kalas
Ms Kalas studied the Greylag geese with Dr Konrad Lorenz. This is a delightful children's book with sensational photographs. Ms. Kalas's love for nature and animals is apparent on every page. Even though this is a children's book, I recommend it for adults!
A CBC-NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children.
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KING SOLOMON'S RING
Dr. Konrad Lorenz, Nobel Prize Laureate, Father of the Greylag Goose
Nobel Prize Laureate Konrad Lorenz spent his entire lifetime studying and living with animals. You'll love this humorous, delightful and engaging book. I especially enjoyed four chapters: ANIMALS AS A NUISANCE, LAUGHING AT ANIMALS, THE LANGUAGE OF ANIMALS, AND THE PERENNIAL RETAINERS.
Please CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT KING SOLOMON'S RING (Amazon.com US Residents)
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BY MARK BITTNER
"This book is a terrific read because of the loving relationship between a man and his wild feathered friends. You'll be touched by this story. A MUST read! Read the book and then watch the movie! (DVD movie is listed on this page)"
Choo and Earl Rosenbloom
Please CLICK HERE for more details about this book! (Amazon.com)
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DOMINION
THE POWER OF MAN, THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS, AND THE CALL TO MERCY
Matthew Scully
"Whatever measure of happiness their Creator intended for them, it is not something to be taken lightly by us, not to be withdrawn from them wantonly or capriciously."
Matthew Scully
"A book that everyone should read!"
Choo Choo Love
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